Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal called it a "Split decision", with the paper's editorial concluding: "America’s deep political divisions revealed themselves again on Tuesday, as Democrats regained control of the U.S. House while Republicans picked up seats in the Senate. Add their gains in the statehouses, and it was a better night overall for the Democrats, if less than the “blue wave” they advertised."

Washington Post

In its editorial, the Washington Post declared it a Great day for democracy". "The Democrats’ return to control over the House of Representatives is much more than a victory for one party. It is a sign of health for American democracy."

New York Times

The New York Times said the Democrats' capture of the House "will give them the opportunity to show that there’s a better model of legislating, that Congress is capable of doing more for Americans than cutting taxes for the wealthy and menacing everyone else’s health care".

"Now and again Democratic leaders may need to play constitutional hardball — and they’ll have a chance to do it in a more constructive fashion than Mitch McConnell and his team, who have dominated Congress since 2014," it said.

New York Daily News

The New York Daily News reflected the mixed results with the cheeky headline: "Split happens."

Denver Post

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And in Colorado, the Denver Post hailed the victory of Jared Polis, who became the nation's first openly gay governor.

Jersey Journal

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Typically blue New Jersey saw a tight race between Democrat incumbent Bob Menendez, who fended off a challenge from Bob Hugin. Mr Hugin sought to distance himself from Mr Trump, something the president suggested was behind his defeat on Wednesday.

Boston Herald

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The Boston Herald focused on the Democrats regaining control of the House of Representatives.

The Longview News Journal

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The Texas senate race went down to the wire, with Democrats hoping Beto O'Rourke could achieve the near-impossible and turn the state blue. However Republican Ted Cruz managed to hold onto his seat.